FREEDOM BAPTIST CHURCH - April 29, 2007

FREEDOM BAPTIST CHURCH

April 29, 2007

Prayers and Praises for 2007

Be in prayer for: our missionaries, Marshall Craig, Larry Morgan, and Ed Potter; our church for this year; Mike Rogers, medical (non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma); Dan Campeau, surgery on hold for now; Carol’s neighbor Eleanor, family; Jennifer and girls coming for the summer and the birth of Greg and Ruth’s third grandchild; the passing of Beth Griffith’s dad; Beth’s aunt Diane, hospitalized; praise for Ben released from physical therapy; Stephanie Heald’s swim coach, hospitalization; Carolyn’s aunt, illness; Ruth’s Aunt Laverne, recovery; Lynn, upcoming dental surgery and car problems; Jackie’s daughter Elaine, health; Leon and Martha traveling and Leon’s brother in law Dave, health; Bertha and Ralph Cox; Lisa Heald, upcoming surgery

Our deep concern and heartfelt prayers go out to Bertha Cox as she has discovered that she has acute leukemia. She is beginning her treatment and will be in the hospital for about a month. She is strong enough to go through the therapy so we praise the Lord for that. The family does not need anything right now but we will keep you posted on their needs. Because of the therapy she cannot receive visitors other than close family, and flowers and plants are also not recommended. She is in Memorial Hospital, room 1360, phone 365-1022.

The Sarah Corner – “And Sarah laughed”

An actual sign at a bowling alley in Portland, OR.

Any unattended children will be given a free puppy and three shots of espresso and returned to their parents!

Today’s Sunday School Lesson

The Life of David

I Chronicles 22, 28-29. The End of an Era

The Pattern of God’s Design

Today’s Sermon

Philippians 4:10-13

I Learn, Therefore I Can

Four Marks of Maturity from verses 10-13

• Affirming of others – verse 10
• Able to Learn - verse 11
• “Rolling with the punches” – verse 12
• Confidence – emotional self-sufficiency comes from confidence in Christ’s sufficiency

WORSHIP SERVICE

Be Exalted p. 5

Scripture Reading

“Not that I speak in respect of want: for I have learned, in whatsoever state I am, therewith to be content. I know both how to be abased, and I know how to abound: every where and in all things I am instructed both to be full and to be hungry, both to abound and to suffer need I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me.” Phil. 4:11-13

Blessed Assurance p. 345

Tis So Sweet p. 350

In His Time p. 465

Offering & Message: Link to Sermon

"Thy Word is a lamp unto my feet and a light unto my path"

FREEDOM BAPTIST CHURCH - April 22, 2007

FREEDOM BAPTIST CHURCH
April 22, 2007

Prayers and Praises for 2007

Be in prayer for: our missionaries, Marshall Craig, Larry Morgan, and Ed Potter; our church for this year; Mike Rogers, medical (non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma); Dan Campeau, surgery; Carol’s neighbor Eleanor, family; Jennifer and girls coming for the summer; the passing of Beth Griffith’s dad; Beth’s aunt Diane, hospitalized; Jackie, former neighbor of Campeau’s; praise for Ben C released from physical therapy; Stephanie Heald’s swim coach, hospitalization; Carolyn’s aunt, illness; Ruth’s Aunt Laverne, recovery

This is the second Sunday of our new times of services. We appreciate those who attended last week’s kickoff breakfast. We’ll get into the routine now and get used to the new schedule over the summer.

The Sarah Corner – “And Sarah laughed”

More Bulletin Bloopers:

• The youth group has raised almost $500 for drug abuse.
• "Correction: The following typo appeared in our last bulletin: 'Lunch will be gin at 12:15.' Please correct to read '12 noon.' "
• Any church member over the age of 18 is invited to participate in this lay ministry program. It requires a minimal amount of training and time. The orientation will include six weekly classes of about 200 hours each Tuesday night.
• The Seniors group will have a picnic Saturday. Each person is asked to bring a friend, a vegetable, or dessert in a covered dish. Meat and drinks will be furnished.
• The last day of Vacation Bible School will include a field trip to the state game farm. We could use some additional volunteers to help preparing the lunch of sandwiches, potato chips, cheese, crack, and cool aid that morning.
• Remember the youth department rummage sale for Summer Camp. We have a Gents three-speed bicycle, also two ladies for sale, in good running order.

Today’s Sunday School Lesson

The Life of David
I Chronicles 22, 28-29 The End of an Era
Was God Fair with David? Planning but not building the temple

Today’s Sermon

Return to Philippians
Philippians 4:6-12
Think on These Things:

• We are to keep our minds on certain things that will keep anxiety at bay.
• The best defense is a good offense.
• It isn’t that we just say no to worry, but that our minds are occupied with good and true things.

WORSHIP SERVICE

Bless the Lord p. 13

Scripture Reading

Bless the Lord, O my soul, and forget none of His benefits. The LORD is merciful and gracious, slow to anger, and plenteous in mercy. He will not always strive: neither will He keep his anger forever. He hath not dealt with us after our sins; nor rewarded us according to our iniquities. For as the heaven is high above the earth, so great is His mercy toward them that fear him. Psalm 103:2; 8-11

His Name is Master p. 114

People Need the Lord p. 303

He Is Lord p. 105

Offering & Message: Link to Sermon

"Thy Word is a lamp unto my feet and a light unto my path"

FREEDOM BAPTIST CHURCH - April 15, 2007

FREEDOM BAPTIST CHURCH
April 15, 2007

Prayers and Praises for 2007

Be in prayer for: our missionaries, Marshall Craig, Larry Morgan, and Ed Potter; our church for this year; Joy, medical; Mike Rogers, medical (non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma); Dan Campeau, continued recovery; Carolyn’s aunt, ill; Carol’s neighbor Eleanor, family; Praise for promotion for Jeremiah Tucker, prayer for Jennifer and girls coming for the summer; the passing of Beth Griffith’s dad

Today is the first Sunday for our new times of services. Our Sunday School now begins at 9am and the morning Worship Service is at 10am. We hope this change will be something we all enjoy. When we meet to worship the Lord is not as important as the fact of our worship and the quality of our worship. Let us lift our voices in praise to God and humbly bow our spirits before Him as we adapt to our new schedule and continue to seek His will.
We hope you are enjoying the CD of Easter music. We want to complete our next CD by the Fourth of July and include some patriotic songs, old favorites and new songs. These CD’s are being done to preserve the music of our church and for the benefit of our members and friends since we have better technology today to produce them than we had in the past.

The Sarah Corner – “And Sarah laughed”

One Liners

• Some minds are like concrete: thoroughly mixed up and permanently set.
• The Lord didn't create anything without a purpose, but mosquitoes come close.
• People: they want the front of the bus, the middle of the road, and the back of the church.
• Quit griping about your church: if it was perfect, you couldn't belong.
• If the pastor wants a better church, he needs to start praying for the one he has.
• Some people are kind, polite, and sweet-spirited until you try to sit in their pews.

Today’s Sunday School Lesson

The Life of David
I Chronicles 22, 28-29 The End of an Era
The plans for the temple; Practical vs. Beautiful
Was God Fair with David? Planning but not building the temple

Today’s Sermon

Return to Philippians
Philippians 4:1-11
Worry Will Starve with the Right Food for Thought

WORSHIP SERVICE

I Sing the Mighty Power p. 59

Scripture Reading

And they sang together, praising and giving thanks unto the LORD; for He is good, and His mercy endureth forever. And all the people shouted with a great shout, when they praised the LORD, because the foundation of the house of the LORD was laid. Therefore thus saith the Lord GOD, Behold, I lay in Zion a foundation and a stone, a tried stone, a precious cornerstone, a sure foundation. He that trusts shall not be ashamed. For other foundation can no man lay than that is laid, which is Jesus Christ. Ezra 3:11; Isaiah 28:16; I Corinthians 3:11

How Firm a Foundation p. 275

Christ the Sure Foundation p. 276

The Church’s One Foundation p. 277

Offering and Message: Link to Sermon

"That we may shine as lights in the midst of a crooked and perverse generation"

FREEDOM BAPTIST CHURCH - April 8, 2007 - Easter Sunday

FREEDOM BAPTIST CHURCH
April 8, 2007
Easter Sunday

Prayers and Praises for 2007
Be in prayer for: our missionaries, Marshall Craig, Larry Morgan, and Ed Potter; our church for this year; Joy, medical; Mike Rogers, medical (non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma); Dan Campeau, recovery; Carolyn’s aunt, ill; Ruth’s Dad, surgery recuperation; Lynn, unspoken and James, ill; Jennifer and girls coming for the summer; prayer for Beth Griffith, passing of father; prayer for Leon’s brother in law, illness; Ruth’s Aunt Laverne, cancer

You should have received a letter from me regarding our church future. If you did not get one let me know. We ask that you be in prayer regarding the information in the letter. In a few weeks we will meet for an informal discussion time; we will then have another time or prayer before we formally confirm as a church our plan of action.

We will move our times of services up 30 minutes beginning next Sunday April 15th. We will meet for Sunday School at 9am to 9:45am, have a 15 minute break, and then have our church service from 10am to appx. 11am. We will be doing this to provide a different schedule for the summer and to avoid the noise that we have been experiencing. This is a change that hopefully we will all enjoy; we can re-evaluate the schedule after the summer is over and determine if we want to keep it or return to the old.

WORSHIP SERVICE

Worship Christ the Risen King p. 225

Scripture Reading He Is Risen! Alleluia! p. 214

Alleluia, Alleluia p. 215

Christ Arose p. 216

Christ the Lord is Risen Today p. 217

Offering and Message: Link to sermon

Above All (See bulletin)

I Exalt Thee (See bulletin)

“If any man will come after Me, let him deny himself, take up his cross, and follow Me”

FREEDOM BAPTIST CHURCH - April 1, 2007

FREEDOM BAPTIST CHURCH
April 1, 2007
Palm Sunday

"And the multitudes that went before, and that followed, shouted, saying, Hosanna to the son of David: Blessed is He that cometh in the name of the Lord. Hosanna in the highest."

Prayers and Praises for 2007

Be in prayer for: our missionaries, Marshall Craig, Larry Morgan, and Ed Potter; our church for this year; Joy, medical; Mike Rogers, medical (non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma); Ben Campeau, recovery; Dan Campeau, recovery; Carolyn’s aunt, ill; Ruth’s Dad, surgery recuperation; Carol’s neighbor Eleanor, family; Lynn, unspoken and James, ill; Praise that Matt Campeau got a new job immediately; Praise for promotion for Jeremiah Tucker, prayer for Jennifer and girls coming for the summer; Leon’s brother in law, illness, and safe traveling for family.

You should have received a letter from me regarding our church future. If you did not get one let me know. We ask that you be in prayer regarding the information in the letter. In a few weeks we will meet for an informal discussion time; we will then have another time or prayer before we formally confirm as a church our plan of action.

We will move our times of services up 30 minutes beginning the Sunday after Easter, April 15th. We will meet for Sunday School at 9am to 9:45am, have a 15 minute break, and then have our church service from 10am to approximately 11am. We will be doing this to provide a different schedule for the summer and to avoid the noise that we have been experiencing. This is a change that hopefully we will all enjoy; we can re-evaluate the schedule after the summer is over and determine if we want to keep it or return to the old. We will be sending out reminder letters of this change prior to April 15th.

WORSHIP SERVICE

All Heaven Declares (See bulletin)

Scripture Reading

Then the same day at evening, being the first day of the week, when the doors were shut where the disciples were assembled, came Jesus and stood in the midst, and said unto them, Peace be unto you. And when He had said this, He showed them His hands and His side. Then were the disciples glad, when they saw the Lord. John 20:19-20

In the Garden p. 425

Here I Am to Worship (See bulletin)

Because He Lives p. 213

Offering and Message: Link to sermon

“If any man will come after Me, let him deny himself, take up his cross, and follow Me”